Cheap flights from Cairo to Kano

Fares on this route are listed from September through March, and December comes out cheapest in the data. That window covers the northern Nigerian dry season, when the harmattan dust blows and the heat eases, which makes arriving in Kano easier, though it is also when families travel for the holidays, so seats fill early. Cairo is mild then as well. Outside that window the route is quieter and the listed fares thin out. Midweek departures usually cost less than weekend ones, and for December and the New Year it pays to book well ahead.

Every airline selling this route is a full-service carrier, and none of them flies it nonstop. Egyptair is the home carrier at Cairo International, and its connections usually run through its own hub. Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Aegean Airlines each route you through their own base, so stops and total travel time vary. What comes with the ticket depends on the fare family, so check the baggage allowance on every leg and note whether a long layover means an overnight stop. Compare what each ticket includes before you decide on price alone.

You land at Aminu Kano International, the city's main gateway and a short drive from the centre. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are the usual way into town; agree the fare or check the app price before you get in, and have your hotel address written down, since not every driver will know it. Some hotels run their own shuttles, so ask yours when you book. Arrivals slow down when several flights land close together, and harmattan haze sometimes delays inbound aircraft, so leave slack if you are connecting onward. There are ATMs and exchange desks at the airport if you need local cash on the first day.

Currency

NGN (₦)

Power sockets

Type D, G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 199

Driving side

right

Calling code

+234

Internet domain

.ng

Population of Kano

4.3 M (2022)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Africa/Lagos)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Cairo International is the only departure airport, so check your terminal before you leave.
• There are no direct flights, so check whether your connection is on one ticket or two.
• On separate tickets, leave a long buffer and ask who rechecks your bag.
• Check the baggage allowance for every leg, as connecting fares can differ.
• Confirm Nigerian entry rules and passport validity before you pay.
• December is the cheapest month here, but also a busy travel period, so book early.